The day after arriving in Poughkeepsie my host and I went for a hike and a swim in the Shawangunks. … More
Tag: USA Rail Pass
Flowing Mohawk
On leaving Erie (an hour and a half late) I travelled through the wine growing region of Pennsylvania. No, I … More
Erie – not spooky!
After all the walking and adventure in the State Park I walked around a little in downtown Erie and took … More
Scout’s honour
On entering Presque Isle State Park I knew I would need to walk back the way I had come. Walking … More
Nearly an island
Having arrived in Erie, PA at midday rather than first thing in the morning, I ditched my plans for the … More
Ground Zero
This is slightly out of order and not on a usual day of the week for a post on this … More
Limited Lake Shore
The name of the train I am travelling on from Chicago to New York is the Lake Shore Limited. It … More
OH, we are still in Ohio
I had expected to board the train in Indiana at around midnight from Elkhart station (previously frequented by Mrs & … More
Steaming Mohawk
The main reason I chose to stop in Elkhart, IN is the National New York Central Railroad Museum. It is … More
and all that Jazz!
You are forgiven at being confused why the little city of Elkhart, IN is so important to the world of Jazz. … More